Illinois launches GED testing on computer

In striving to provide more adult learners throughout the state with a high school credential and basic technology skills, the Illinois Community College Board is partnering with GED Testing Service to offer the GED test on computer. Online registration and scheduling is now available to test-takers.“As society integrates technology into almost every facet of life, and the job market continues to be shaped by technology, adults will need basic technology skills to be successful,” said Randy Trask, president of GED Testing Service. “Moving the GED test to computer helps adults demonstrate necessary basic technology skills and makes their testing process easier and more efficient. We are so pleased that the Illinois Community College Board is our partner in this important endeavor.”Several new services will streamline the testing process and benefit adult learners who often need to move very quickly into jobs or training programs. These benefits include:· Online scheduling and registration that is available 24/7· More testing flexibility for test-takers: They can choose when and where to take their test· Instant unofficial score reports: Faster results mean adults can apply for jobs or immediately begin studying if they need to retake a subject area· Enhanced test securityAccording to state GED program leadership, the computerized test will initially be offered in four locations across the state before it is eventually expanded. The testing centers are located at:· The College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn· Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin· Frontier Community College, 2 Frontier Drive, Fairfield· Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Rt. 2, DixonSince the launch in January, more than 14,450 computerized GED tests have been delivered in at least 29 states and the District of Columbia. Many test-takers across the country have taken advantage of the new benefits.“The computer test was easy to use and the instant score report helped motivate me to finish the rest of the sections,” said Eric Martinez, who was one of the first individuals in Nebraska to take the GED test on computer. GED Testing Service expects even more states to offer the test on computer by the end of the year.The GED test on computer is the same test currently offered on paper and pencil. Whether a candidate takes the test on paper or computer, it must be taken in person at an official GED testing center. The GED test is never offered online.States currently offering the GED test on computer are preparing for the new 2014 GED test, which will only be available on computer. Offering the test on computer before January 2014 allows testing centers to become familiar with the new system and better prepare test-takers. For adults interested in taking or learning more about the GED test on computer, please visit www.GEDtestingservice.com.

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